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“We have already seen that grace stands for the whole sum of the unmerited blessings which come to men through Jesus Christ.  It is the unconditional, undeserved, spontaneous, eternal, stooping, and pardoning love of God.”  (William Graham Scroggie; 1877-1958)

“Our affections should be kindled at the fire of God’s love.  What a miracle of love is it that God should love us, when there was nothing lovely in us.”  (Thomas Watson; 1620-1686)

”A careful observer of what befalls him, or passes before his eyes, will perceive many instances of providential management in the course of an ordinary life:  and if he be of a devotional spirit, will find ample reason for confessing, … Continue reading →

“Superstition is not worshiping a false God, but worshiping the true God falsely, in a way not commanded by God.  It teaches and practices for doctrines the devices and commandments of men; that is to say, it worships, not according … Continue reading →

“The law as a covenant of works condemns every sinner who is under it; and consequently it can justify no one who has but in a single instance transgressed it.”  (John Colquhoun; 1748-1827)

“Without the Holy Ghost no man can amend his life to purpose.  Reformation is but varnished hypocrisy unless it proceeds from grace.”  (Jerome Zanchius; 1516-1590)

“Appearances may be all against us, but God can change appearances.”  David Dickson; (1583-1662)

“In Romans 8:29-30 we read of that golden chain of redemption which stretches from the eternity that is past to the eternity that is to come.”  (Loraine Boettner; 1901-1990)

“There is no acceptance of any man’s person, but as he is considered in Christ the Mediator.”  (1697-1771)

“We ordinarily and naturally lack the ability to raise and extract holy and useful considerations and thoughts from all ordinary occurrences and occasions.  But a heart which is sanctified, in whose affections true grace is kindled, will out of all … Continue reading →